Shedding at the same time

[ballpythonluvr]

Three of my four snakes are in shed and they are all in the same phase of the shedding process. My male normal of course hasn't shed in a very long time because the dumb butt refuses to eat.

[satomi325]

That's really convenient. I've only had 2 shed at the same time. Are all of your around the same size?

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[ballpythonluvr]

Yes, they are all pretty much the same size.

[kitedemon]

I have had at the most 6 shed all at the same time. Adults mostly but 2 were sub 400gms. Odd I wonder if there is some pheromone thing going on? Pet theory, many snakes 'call' mates to mate with pheromones released during shed cycles (rainbow boas for example) I wonder if Royals are similar... pre ovulation sheds and all that. It could be related to them syncing up sheds maybe. Just a thought...

[satomi325]

I have had at the most 6 shed all at the same time. Adults mostly but 2 were sub 400gms. Odd I wonder if there is some pheromone thing going on? Pet theory, many snakes 'call' mates to mate with pheromones released during shed cycles (rainbow boas for example) I wonder if Royals are similar... pre ovulation sheds and all that. It could be related to them syncing up sheds maybe. Just a thought...

That's a very interesting theory. It's quite possible.

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[ballpythonluvr]

I have had at the most 6 shed all at the same time. Adults mostly but 2 were sub 400gms. Odd I wonder if there is some pheromone thing going on? Pet theory, many snakes 'call' mates to mate with pheromones released during shed cycles (rainbow boas for example) I wonder if Royals are similar... pre ovulation sheds and all that. It could be related to them syncing up sheds maybe. Just a thought...

Ya know, I have heard of this theory and I really do believe that it holds true to an extent. Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge! I am always very impressed with your posts!

[TheSnakeEye]

Idk how it works, but I am convinced that something is released when they shed because all of mine shed together. Within the last 2 weeks I've had 4 sheds and 2 going into shed just now.

[Slim]

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...ynchronization